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Are you looking for a tenure-track position? Consider the University of Southern Indiana. We're currently looking for two assistant professors (beginning August 2018) who can teach four classes a semester within your area of expertise and departmental need. See below for the listings:
All areas of specialization: https://usi.peopleadmin.com/postings/6177
All areas of specialization, including Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics: https://usi.peopleadmin.com/postings/6176
Please distribute widely, as we'd love to have as many people apply as possible. ...

TO SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY'S GERONTOLOGY PROGRAM ON MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017; 2-4 PM; J. PAUL LEONARD LIBRARY ROOM 121 FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://gerontology.sfsu.edu/content/announcements WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THER

Meet Karen
Karen Hirschman, PhD, MSW from University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA
Q: How long have you been a GSA member?
A: Since 2005 (11 years) When I first became a member, I was not very involved and did not know how to navigate beyond attending the meeting and presenting. Over time, I found people with similar interests and joined interest groups. Getting involved in the interest groups and becoming a convener has allowed me to connect with people across GSA and expand my research network. Spending time each year with colleagues from around the globe, presenting and learning about the latest research in the field of aging is ...

Meet Joyce
Q&A with Joyce Weil, PhD, MPH from the University of Northern Colorado, in Greely, CO.
“While it’s been said before: never lose the gerontological imagination in your work. Work with older persons as co-creators of your research…”
Q: How long have you been a GSA member?
A: I became a member of GSA during graduate school because my dissertation focused on the relationship of performance and self-rated measures and depression in older persons. I had participated in the mentoring roundtables as a doctoral student. Currently, I am completing my term as one of three conveners (co-leaders) of a Qualitative ...

Meet Kevin
Q&A with Kevin E. Hansen, PhD, JD, L.M from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, in Eau Claire, WI.
“… figure out what really interests you and inspires you to be your best – then follow those passions. You will have a satisfying and engaging career, and you will have a greater impact on the world of aging.”
Q: Tell us a little about what you are doing right now? A: I am currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire in the Health Care Administration program. I teach quality improvement in health care, health care law and policy, and organizational leadership ...

WELCOME BULLETIN
Greetings fellow GSA Members -- I´m Sheri Doyle, communicating from Mexico. I´ve joined Open Forum as one of the site´s volunteer discussion facilitators. So, let´s get started!
One of my pet peeves is that it appears to be socially acceptable to call attention to a child´s apparent age such as to say “how are you doing today, young man?!” but politically incorrect to call an older adult “old” such as through saying “how are you doing today, old man?!”. A young person may be recognized as young but very few oldsters are in favor of being associated with a ...

Blog post by: William Schaffner, MD
Last September, the National Foundation for Infectious Disease (NFID) held its 20 th Annual Influenza/Pneumococcal News Conference . At the news conference, I was joined by representatives of leading medical societies and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to discuss the challenges of preventing and treating influenza (flu). To quote CDC Director Dr. Frieden at the news conference, “Flu is serious, flu is unpredictable,” and as such, NFID is committed to ensuring healthcare professionals are prepared to face each and every unique influenza season, especially in vulnerable populations such ...

GSA is proud to work in the arena of vaccinations through various multi-stakeholder alliances. NAVP and ICAMP programs have been a big part of our 2016 agenda. In support of the NFID, find a new blog post from Dr. Talbot from NFID.
Update: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines on the Horizon for Older Adults
H. Keipp Talbot, MD, MPH
If you’ve never thought about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as a problem among adults, you’re not alone. RSV has long been thought of as a disease affecting infants, but emerging data has shown otherwise. Adults age 65 years and older have high annual attack rates and suffer disproportionate ...

San Francisco State University, School of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement invites applicants for a tenure- track Assistant Professor position in Gerontology beginning August 2017.
Position description available at pace.sfsu.edu.
Application review begins October 17, 2016 and continues until filled.
Please see below:
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Dr. Darlene Yee-Melichar
Professor and Coordinator
Gerontology Program
San Francisco State University
San Francisco CA 94132
dyee@sfsu.edu
(415) 338-35

Meet Linda
Q&A with Linda A. Hunt, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA from Pacific University in Whitefish, Montana
“ Researchers learn from each other and generate more creative ideas and approaches to research and program development.”
Q: How long have you been a GSA member?
A: I have been a GSA member since 2008.
Q: What GSA member benefit do you like best and why?
A: I find the publications extremely beneficial. They provide the latest research information. Plus, I learn about new programs that benefit older adults.
Q: How has membership in GSA benefited you?
A: I teach gerontology and occupational ...

Meet Xi
Q&A with Xi Chen, PhD from Yale University in New Haven, CT.
“An academic career is like a marathon. An enduring interest will keep our work innovative and maintain its momentum.”
Q: How long have you been a GSA member?
A: I have been a member since 2014. I joined GSA because of my interest in aging studies. The annual meetings allow me to be exposed to exciting innovative research and connect me with new friends and colleagues. Best of all, GSA has been very active organizing events outside the U.S., which benefits me as a scholar of international aging studies. Besides, the official journals of GSA, especially ...

Meet Robert
Q&A with Robert J. Schreiber MD from Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston, MA.
“It is important to celebrate your victories and successes and not discount the work you are doing....you all are leaders that are making daily differences in people’s lives and make certain you take time to reflect on this.”
Q: How long have you been a GSA member? Why did you become a member of GSA?
A: I have been a GSA member for a total of five years and have become more engaged as a member recently due to the need for supporting new interdisciplinary approaches leading toward new innovations for improving the system of care for aging adults of diverse ...

Meet Fayron
Q&A with Fayron Epps from Iberia Rehabilitation Hospital in Laplace, Louisiana
Q: Tell us a little about what you are doing right now?
A: I recently completed my postdoctoral fellowship with the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE Claire M. Fagin Fellow 2013-15). I am currently serving in the role as the Chief Clinical Officer for Iberia Rehabilitation Hospital. I also serve as adjunct faculty with the Louisiana State University Life Course and Aging Center.
My career goal as a nurse scholar is to promote health across the life span by increasing the quality of life for ...

Meet Alan
Q&A with Alan B. Stevens, PhD from Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX.
“Expect the complexity of the practice environment to challenge you, but never give up on making a difference in the health and well-being of older adults.”
Q: How long have you been a GSA member? Why did you become a member of GSA?
A: I became a member my first year in graduate school, 1988. I was encouraged to join by my advisor and GSA Fellow Cameron Camp, PhD. As I recall, he even paid for my membership from his faculty account. In my second year in graduate school I received a research mentorship award from GSA. The award ...

Q&A with Brent J. Small, PhD from the School of Aging Studies at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
“The extent to which cancer-related cognitive deficits overlap or will exacerbate typical aging-related losses will be an important field of inquiry in the future.”
Q: How long have you been a GSA member?
A: I have been a member of GSA since my second year of graduate school, which was a very long time ago. The annual meetings are always a highlight as it allows me to be exposed to exciting new research, but also to reconnect with the friends and colleagues that I have made over the years. In November, I will ...

Meet Rachel
Q&A with Rachel A. Roiland, RN, PhD from the Veterans Health Administration, Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care in Washington, D.C.
“Don’t pigeonhole yourself in terms of research, practice or policy. All three of those areas are equally important and if you can develop skill and comfort in all those areas, the likelihood of having an impact on practice is greatly increased.”
Q: How long have you been a GSA member?
A: I have been a member since 2008 and I became a member as a way to gain entry into the varied world of gerontological research. I knew this was the place where the best research in aging was ...

Meet Sarah
Q&A with Sarah B. Laditka, MBA, PhD from University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, NC .
I cared for many older patients who were acutely ill. I was inspired by their resilience and optimism. I was also deeply touched by their rich stories and experiences, and their wisdom.”
Q: Why did you become a member and what type of involvement do you have?
A: I became a member of the GSA when I began my doctoral studies at Syracuse University in 1992. I joined GSA because of my interest in aging and gerontology. I participate in GSA in a number of ways. I have attended more than 20 GSA ...

Meet Maya
Q&A with M. Maya McDoom, PhD, MPH from Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS.
I knew that I wanted to focus on how people age with chronic illness and thus, integrated both my public health and aging interests into my PhD dissertation research.”
Q: Tell us a little about what you are doing right now?
A: I am the Delta Public Health Fellow which is a two-year joint postdoctoral appointment at both Mississippi State (MSU) and Harvard University. The fellowship presents a unique opportunity to leverage the resources of two great institutions to examine health and health disparities in the rural ...

Meet Aanand
Q&A with Aanand D. Naik, MD from Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX.
“Find something you are passionate about – something you dream about, think about in the shower or while driving, etc. Then, find a team of collaborators, preferably an interprofessional one, who share your passion.”
Q: How long have you been a GSA member?
A: GSA is dedicated to improving the health and lives of older adults. That has always been a professional and personal motivation for me. So it’s only natural that I become a member and involved with the organization.
Q: You are a Hartford Change AGEnt. ...